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The Look of Love
The Look of Love: A Piper Donovan Mystery
by Mary Jane Clark
Uncomplicated Read (12/4/2011)
Though the book at times showed a slight glimmer of hope – the plot was silly. The only redeeming part was the relationship between Piper and Jack. I felt as though I was reading a novel in my early teens.
Next to Love
Next to Love
by Ellen Feldman
Great Book! (7/27/2011)
Next to Love was an exceptional book. I was enthralled by the woman and how their lives unfold. The book allowed me to feel as though I was there watching like a fly on the wall. It took me to a time long ago but yet the issues they dealt with were similar to many we face …more
The Daughter of Siena
The Daughter of Siena: A Novel
by Marina Fiorato
The Daughter of Siena (6/6/2011)
Overall I enjoyed the book very much. It took a little bit to get going and really capture my attention. Once the story started to develop it was hard to put down. At times a bit predictable – I caught myself hoping for a less foreseeable outcome. It is not a deep story but …more
Outside Wonderland
Outside Wonderland: A Novel
by Lorna Jane Cook
Outside Wonderland (2/20/2011)
This was a very moving book that at times filled me with angst and in the end tied things together. I wish there could have been more insight into their youth - there was a gap between their younger selves and then as adults. That may have helped to better understand the …more
Minding Ben
Minding Ben: A Novel
by Victoria Brown
Review of Minding Ben (1/6/2011)
The book started a little slow but it quickly picked up and it was hard to put down. At first I had some unanswered question but as the book progressed it was clear why some information was not given up front. The characters in the book are all so human, there is no bad or …more
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